80's Penalty Phase – A Judicial Duel of Legal Ethics & Moral Outrage Penalty Phase, released on Nov. 18, 1986 as a prestigious CBS made-for-television event, stands as a sophisticated and morally complex legal drama that eschews... Jay BetsillJanuary 25, 2026
90's Beautiful Girls – A Wintery Reflection on Manhood & Memory Beautiful Girls (released in theaters on Feb. 9, 1996) is a poignant and sharply observed ensemble drama that captures the specific melancholy of a... Jay BetsillJanuary 24, 2026
80's Red Heat – A Gritty, Cold War-Era Buddy-Cop Thriller Red Heat, released in theaters on June 17, 1988, is a lean, mean, and highly entertaining buddy-cop film that capitalizes on the cultural zeitgeist... Jay BetsillJune 17, 2025
90's The Ref – A Cynical Christmas Classic The Ref, a darkly comedic gem, takes a delightfully unconventional approach to the holiday season. Denis Leary stars as Gus, a burglar who, while... Jay BetsillDecember 23, 2024